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Don't want to bang up your frame with a u-lock? Reader Jean-Marie from Portland sent along this easy and ingenious hack. His hack also reminded me of a similar tactic for chain locks employing corduroy. Take it away Jean-Marie . . . .
Here's a simple hack to make your Kryptonite look better ! I used a piece of gardening hose to embellish my lock.
Simple and cheap. It looks good and protect your frame.
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Cool! I did the same, but with an old bike tire which I cut open and wrapped around it like tape. Just put some real duct tape or electric tape on both extremities and that's it!
Posted by: Samuel Savard | 02/22/2013 at 10:59 AM
I wonder how this would look with old bar tape instead of a hose...
Posted by: Scott | 02/22/2013 at 06:55 PM
@ Scott
Depends on how good the bar tape looks. Personally I think the hose is a better idea as it won't retain moisture as readily as most bar tapes. The lock is steel after all.
Posted by: Raiyn | 02/24/2013 at 03:02 AM
Presumably this is done with the original vinyl-dip coating gone. It would seem to be impossible to slip the hose on otherwise.
Posted by: MS | 02/27/2013 at 08:11 AM